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Ford Escape Max Towing Capacity (2011 - 2022)
Ford Escape Max. Towing
The Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs.
For example, the 2022 SEL AWD trim model has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs., while the 2012 Util 4D Hybrid Limited 2WD trim model has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
Scroll down or quick-jump for detailed information on your particular Ford Escape model year.
Check the towing capacity for other makes and models here.
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
2022 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2022 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 3500 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| S FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SE Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SE Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 221 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL AWD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 250 hp | 280 ft-lbs |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SEL Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 221 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium AWD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 250 hp | 280 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 221 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
2021 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2021 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 3500 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| S FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SE Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SE Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 221 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL AWD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 250 hp | 280 ft-lbs |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SEL Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 221 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium AWD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 250 hp | 280 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 221 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
2020 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2020 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 3500 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| S FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SE Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 220 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SE Sport Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SE Sport Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SEL AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SEL Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 220 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium AWD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 250 hp | 280 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| Titanium Plug In Hybrid FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 220 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D S 2WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D S AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE 2WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE AWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE Plug In Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 220 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE Sport 2WD Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE Sport AWD Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL 2WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL AWD 1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL AWD 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 181 hp | 190 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL Plug In Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 220 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium 2WD Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium AWD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 250 hp | 280 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium AWD Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 200 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium Plug In Hybrid | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 220 hp | 155 ft-lbs |
2019 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2019 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| SE 4WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SE FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SEL 4WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| Titanium 4WD | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | 245 hp | 275 ft-lbs |
| Titanium FWD | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | 245 hp | 275 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D S 2WD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 2WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 4WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL EcoBoost 2WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL EcoBoost 4WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium EcoBoost 2WD | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | 245 hp | 275 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium EcoBoost 4WD | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | 245 hp | 275 ft-lbs |
2018 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2018 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4D S 2WD 4 Cyl. | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL EcoBoost 2WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SEL EcoBoost 4WD | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium EcoBoost 2WD 2.0 | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | 245 hp | 275 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium EcoBoost 4WD 2.0 | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | 245 hp | 275 ft-lbs |
2017 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2017 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4D S 2WD 4 Cyl. | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 2WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium 2WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium 4WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.5L | 2,000 lbs | 179 hp | 177 ft-lbs |
2016 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2016 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4D S 2WD 4 Cyl. | DURATEC 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE 2WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D SE EcoBoost 4WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium 2WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Titanium 4WD 4 Cyl. Turbo | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
2015 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2015 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D S 2WD | DURATEC 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SE 2WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SE 4WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D Titanium 2WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D Titanium 4WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
2014 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2014 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D S 2WD | DURATEC 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SE 2WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SE 4WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D Titanium 2WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D Titanium 4WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 173 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
2013 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2013 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1500 lbs and 3500 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D S 2WD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 168 hp | 170 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SE 2WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SE 4WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SEL 2WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D SEL 4WD | 1.6L | 2,000 lbs | 178 hp | 184 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D Titanium 2WD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 240 hp | 270 ft-lbs |
| 4 Cyl. SUV 4D Titanium 4WD | 2.0L | 3,500 lbs | 240 hp | 270 ft-lbs |
2012 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2012 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1000 lbs and 2000 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Util 4D Hybrid Limited 2WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| Util 4D Hybrid Limited 4WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Hybrid 2WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Hybrid 4WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Limited 2WD (V6) | 2.5L | 2,000 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Limited 4WD (V6) | 2.5L | 2,000 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLS 2WD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLT 2WD (V6) | 2.5L | 2,000 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLT 4WD (V6) | 2.5L | 2,000 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
2011 Ford Escape Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2011 Ford Escape has a towing capacity between 1000 lbs and 1500 lbs. See the data outlined in the table below.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Util 4D Hybrid Limited 2WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| Util 4D Hybrid Limited 4WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Hybrid 2WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Hybrid 4WD | 2.5L | 1,000 lbs | 177 hp | 136 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Limited 2WD (V6) | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D Limited 4WD (V6) | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLS 2WD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLS 4WD | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLT 2WD (V6) | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
| SUV 4D XLT 4WD (V6) | 2.5L | 1,500 lbs | 171 hp | 171 ft-lbs |
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